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anemptytextllineYou can join the thousands of parents already raising happier, smarter babies with GymbaROO's free online series. Play with your little one in the bes... -
anemptytextllineThe GymbaROO program is designed to ensure that babies and children receive lots of the movement experiences that optimise brain development and provi...
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anemptytextllineGymbaROO / BabyROO can make a MAJOR difference to how well your child will do academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Give your child the ...
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anemptytextllineAll about GymbaROO and BabyROO, what it is, how it works and why it's Australia's most popular and successful parent/child education program for child...
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anemptytextllineRead how GymbaROO prepares children for learning and academic success. Teachers tell us that not only are GymbaROO children physically fit, socially a...
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anemptytextllineAt GymbaROO we are always looking for inspiring and caring individuals to join our team of highly valued Franchisees! Read how to become a Franchisee ...
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anemptytextllineAs well as laying the foundations for academic and sporting success, GymbaROO also sets children up for excellence in social and emotional skills. Gym...
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anemptytextllineGymbaROO's popular free online series: Active Babies Smart Kids, shows parents what to do to ensure they give their baby the best start and stimulatio...
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anemptytextllineBabyROO aims to help parents feel confident in their knowledge about their baby’s development and provide them with developmentally appropriate and lo...
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anemptytextllineIt is becoming more and more widely understood that if babies and young children do not have the movement opportunities and practice to learn to fully...
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anemptytextllineGood temporal awareness not only means a child is able to play sport well, but will also be able to learn easily in the classroom. Here is how to help...
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anemptytextllineCreeping and crawling are essential for stimulating brain connections that help with later learning. By providing our babies with opportunities to mov...
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anemptytextllineTummy time is so important for your baby's healthy development. Here's how and why, plus tips and ideas and information about our free online video on...
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anemptytextllineParents, there is no need to be in a hurry for your child to walk! Those babies who achieve the important gross motor milestones BEFORE they walk will...
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anemptytextllineYou can really help your baby get a great start in life and learning by providing an environment that encourages healthy development. Dr Jane Williams...
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anemptytextllineOut of fourteen babies who in enrolled in the Maitland GymbaROO centre in 2005 and continued to school age, SEVEN became Primary School Captains in 20...
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anemptytextllineTo learn well, babies and children need lots of repetition. It is through repeated experiences that the brain grows and connects efficient and effecti...
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anemptytextllineThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought huge changes for everyone. To help families navigate through these challenging times, Dr.Jane Williams,...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Bindy Cummings and Dr Tessa Grigg With Father’s Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate and to thank Dad, than to let h...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings When your beautiful baby came into the world we are sure you were not thinking about your new ro...
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anemptytextllineAuthors: Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg Babies are born with very little sense of their own body. Sensory- motor activities help them learn. T...
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anemptytextllineBy Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg Many of our earliest memories feature us curling up next to our parents and listening to them read our favou...
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anemptytextllineBy Bindy Cummings and Dr Tessa Grigg Baby massage has been practised in many countries and cultures for centuries and for good reason. It uses many...
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anemptytextllineDr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg Many parents may be unaware that the W-sitting position – where the child’s lower legs are extended out to ...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings At GymbaROO, parent education has always been a primary focus. New research is indicating that, not on...
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anemptytextllineThose who come along to Baby ROO, and GymbaROO-KindyROO know how adamant we are about having babies and children remove their socks and shoes for play...
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anemptytextllineDr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings Have you noticed your baby’s reactions to face masks? Masks significantly reduce the non-verbal communication bab...
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anemptytextllineMeal times with young children can be so much fun, but as we all know, they can so very quickly turn to custard and be the most frustrating experience...
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anemptytextllineFor healthy, normally developing babies, any 'baby seat' or sitting device like the Bumbo, where the baby is forced to sit into an upright posture wit...
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anemptytextllineDr Jane Williams and Bindy Cummings As parents, we know how exciting it is when your baby first starts to walk. It’s a highly applauded m...
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anemptytextllineBy Dr Jane Williams There has recently been a spate of online blogs and articles espousing that babies do not need tummy time for healthy developm...
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anemptytextllineDr Jane Williams Babies just love to move. We know this by watching babies who are frustrated by their immobility! Thinking they can assist childr...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Dr Jane Williams For those attending Baby ROO classes, you will be familiar with our weekly ‘Treasure Bag’ time. During this quieter tim...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Dr Jane Williams Are you thinking about purchasing a baby walker for your baby? At GymbaROO and KindyROO we would like to help you decid...
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anemptytextllineDr Jane Williams, Bindy Cummings and Dr Tessa Grigg At GymbaROO-KindyROO each week our program includes a word and picture segment that is part of ...
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anemptytextllineBy Dr Jane Williams The first act of speech is the birth cry ‘I have arrived’. Crying continues to be the means of communication for the first few ...
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anemptytextllineDr Jane Williams, Bindy Cummings and Dr Tessa Grigg At GymbaROO-KindyROO, for reasons of both healthy development and safety, we advise that you do...
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anemptytextllineDr Jane Williams and Bindy Cummings T’is the season to be…doing many things – one of which, for many of us, is gift giving. Here, we have put toget...
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anemptytextllineBy Bindy Cummings and Dr Tessa Grigg Is it a good idea for children to hear two or more languages? Will children from a bilingual home have delayed...
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anemptytextllineWritten by COPE, Centre of Perinatal Excellence GymbaROO-KindyROO has been partnering with the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) for several ye...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Dr Jane Williams and Bindy Cummings You have been blessed with a baby, you’ve heard about tummy time, and you’ve heard it’s important. B...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Ariane Beeston from Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE) The fourth trimester can seem to pass by in a blur. Sleepless nights coupled ...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Amy Leung: M Phty (Paed), Grad Cert Phty (Paed), PD Phty. Since 1992, paediatric professionals have been promoting the ‘Back to Sleep’ c...
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anemptytextllineBy Ariane Beeston for COPE, Centre of Perinatal Excellence It’s a week before Christmas and my baby is seven months old. Everyone has been asking m...
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anemptytextllineDr Jane Willams and Dr Tessa Grigg Parents of young children often ask the question, at what age should my child be doing ‘X’? To answer this quest...
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anemptytextllineWritten by: Dr Tessa Grigg It can be challenging as a parent or carer to watch children develop skills, make mistakes, and finally achieve mastery....
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anemptytextllineWritten by Dr Tessa Grigg We have put together our favourite ideas for Easter fun, with your child’s development firmly in mind. Have a great time ...
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anemptytextllineWritten by: Dr Jane Williams Key takeaways: Car seats save lives and are essential for travel. However, spending extended time in car seat...
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anemptytextllineCrawling is an exciting milestone in your baby’s development, marking the beginning of their journey toward greater independence and mobility...
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anemptytextllineStriving for optimal learning readiness Dr Jane Williams, Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings Children who have the essential neurological foundatio...
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anemptytextllineWhen it comes to early childhood development, GymbaROO has been a pioneer in combining research and fun activities to transform the lives of babies, c...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Olga Barrett One of the most important baby milestones is tummy time. Not only is it crucial in building your baby’s strength, it’s esse...
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anemptytextllineBy Stephanie Lord-Darby and Dr. Tessa Grigg “Oh my sweet baby, can you say MaaaaaMa?” The day your child speaks those magical words, “Love you,” is...
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anemptytextllineWritten by Stephanie Lord-Darby and Dr. Tessa Grigg It’s something many of us hear from family and friends: stories about development intervention...
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anemptytextllineWritten by: Dr Tessa Grigg and Stephanie Lord-Darby Ever seen a photo of a baby wearing glasses and pretending to be somewhat of a mini ‘Boss Baby...
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anemptytextllineHalloween is creeping closer, and that means it’s time to find a costume for your little one! For families with babies and toddlers, Halloween is more...
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anemptytextllineHalloween is such an exciting time of the year for little ones - it’s full of colour, imagination and play. While older children might head out trick...
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anemptytextllineWondering when babies see colour? From black-and-white beginnings to a world full of vibrant hues, this guide explains how vision develops from birth ...
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anemptytextllineRoutines support children’s wellbeing. Re-establishing routines can have some challenges. What was easy and straightforward before a holiday can becom...
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anemptytextllineBy Stephanie Lord-Darby and Sienna Southen I was the anxious snorkeller on the boat, watching the dad beside me prep for his 12th dive of the year...
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anemptytextllineBy Stephanie Lord-Darby As we step into the term holidays, it’s completely normal to feel a swirl of excitement and anxiety all at once. With the p...
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anemptytextllineTwo experts. One clear message. Dr Mark Williams and Dr Michael Nagel share the latest findings on screens and the young brain. By Stephanie Lord-D...
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anemptytextllineBy Stephanie Lord-Darby You just arrived at morning tea with your Parent Group. You’re still figuring out this wild ride called parenthood and even...
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anemptytextllineBy Stephanie Lord-Darby If you’ve got a preschool-aged child, you’ve probably noticed something different about today’s classrooms. Teachers are pr...
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anemptytextlline"You're so lucky, your child will eat anything!" We often overhear, are asked or approached at GymbaROO about starting solids, but more specificall...
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anemptytextllineBy Stephanie Lord-Darby and Sienna Southen At GymbaROO, we live and breathe the science of movement. We understand how foundational movement is fo...
